Invia Sheol

Invia Sheol
Gender	Female
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Keeper/Seeker Mix
Citizenship	Gridania
Age	24
Nameday	6th Sun, 5th Astral Moon
Current residence	Limsa Lominsa
Birthplace	Quarrymill, South Shroud
Job	Reaper

Invia Sheol , or Invi for short, is a Miqo'te from the Black Shroud.

History

Her mother Celhi died when she was young, while her father Evien was a renowned genius in the field of aetherology, especially the study of souls. Originally X'Evien Tia and hailing from Sharlayan, when he was younger had attended the Studium and graduated as an Archon. When he met Celhi Sheol, he moved with her the the Shroud and changed his name, loving her enough to embrace the Keeper of the Moon culture. Invia was born shortly after in the South Shroud.

Ever since she was a small child Invia being told them by her ill mother, Invia has been captivated by tales of heroes and knights in shining armor. When given the chance the two of them always went to see plays at Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre in Gridania, such as her favorite story I Want to Be Your Canary. She and her friends spent time playing make-believe heroes in the dark woods of the Black Shroud, swimming in the cool rivers and lakes, or exploring the ruins of Amdapor or tunnels of Gelmorra scattered across the woods. It was during these visits to the latter that Invia came to learn something about her nature.

For as long as she can remember, Invia has had an affinity to a certain branch of magicks: the manipulation of the souls of the dead. Since she was young she had had an affinity for ashkin and, to an extent, been able to use their powers for herself. This power of the souls of the deceased also tended to attract voidsent to her, and there were plenty of those wandering the Shroud left over from the War of the Magi. During her childhood excursions into Gelmorran and Amdapori ruins, she had more than one chilling encounter with a ghost or imp of some sort.

Invia's mother Celhi died when she was young, and afterward her father threw himself into his work. It wasn't long before his aetherology research on the soul seemed to have become all he cared about. Eventually it came to a head five years ago, when lamenting the lack of research resources that Gridania could provide to him and Sharlayan's refusal to let him back in after leaving them, Evien turned to a third option: the Garlean Empire. This caused a terrible argument and falling-out between father and daughter, but all Evien seemed to care for was the opportunity to further his research. In the dead of night he crossed Baelsar's Wall to betray Eorzea for the Empire, and from his already existing reputation and skill, he quickly saw himself rise through the ranks to mal.

Her father leaving was the prompt Invia herself needed to finally go off and learn more about her own powers, as well as become a hero like the ones in the stories from her childhood. Invia initially tried to go to Sharlayan for knowledge, but her father's choice to join Garlemald prompted the Forum to bar all access to his family. Instead she chose to settle herself in Limsa Lominsa for access to the many tomes within the Arcanists' Guild.

Stormblood

During the Eorzean Alliance's siege of Ala Mhigo, Invia temporarily split off from the rest of the group to locate her father in his laboratory. During their emotional confrontation the battling throughout the city caused ceruleum tanks to detonate and bring down the laboratory, and despite everything that had happened, Invia shielded her father from the explosions and raining debris. Though on the verge of death, Invia knew she had saved someone she loved...only for him to do shortly the same. Using the fruits of his research into the soul, Evien used forbidden magicks to give his life for his daughter's. Invia was brought back from the other side at the cost of her father's life, and as his last act of love toward his daughter, saved from the destruction and spirited her to safety. The catalyst at the source of this spell was a white crystal pendant, which Invia now keeps on her at all times as a memento.

Her recent near-death experience turned streaks of her hair white and increased her sensitivity to the souls of the dead.

Character

Appearance

Several thin silver bracelets hangs on Invia's left wrist, and she wears a white crystal pendant around her neck carved into a teardrop shape and held by a thin gold chain. Her figure hints at a youth spent playing in and exploring the nearby forest and ruins. She's left-handed.

Streaks of her hair are white, and her eyes are a brilliant silver. The streaks in her hair only appeared after a recent near-death experience. She has a sensitivity to ghosts and spirits, and sometimes feels like she can see souls flowing through the normally-invisible lifestream.

Personality

Invia is a warm, friendly person, but she is lacks confidence in herself and tends to get offended or angry easily even if that wasn't your intent. Invia simply adores children and strives to be a "cool big sister" to any she befriends. She is a self-described tomboy and enjoys swimming and exploring the wilds.

Invia's shelves are filled with books of magick, history, and works of fiction, such as her favorite childhood tale I Want to Be Your Canary. From both a desire to learn more about her abilities and exploring Amdapor's ruins has a child she has grown a fascination with the Fifth Astral Era and War of the Magi. When she has free time and the weather permits it, she is often found outdoors drawing.

Combat

Invia has always had a knack for wielding the magicks of the departed souls of the living she was young, and as an extension of her research on that was self-taught in the basics of thaumaturgy. She also has a talent toward casting glamours and illusions.

She is skilled in melee combat with a spear, and often mixes both weapon and spellcraft together. She moves quickly and makes rapid strikes, and incorporates kicks and flips into her fighting as well - perhaps more just for show than any practical reason.

Tendencies

Likes

• Children
• Rainy days
• Mint-flavored food, especially chocolate cookies or brownies

Dislikes

• Being alone or forgotten
• Heat

Hobbies/Talents

• Swimming and exploring
• Drawing

Relationships

Family

• Invia's mother Celhi Sheol passed away in Invia's childhood.
• Her father Evien mal Sheol, born X'Evien Tia, was an aether researcher for Garlemald before sacrificing himself to save her from death.

Friends

• Kogmi Kop (or just Kogmi), a Moogle who Invia has known since childhood.

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